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Vehicle hub with bearing removable feature
Assignee: REN ACQUISITION CORP
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Filing: 1982-09-28
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Granted: 1984-04-03
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Expires: 2002-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of spaced ramps are formed in the inner surface of a vehicle hub interiorly of the bearings to facilitate removal thereof. Preferably, the hub is designed for use in an automatic tire inflation system and the ramps extend radially outwardly from a portion in the hub for receiving sealing rings cooperating to form an air passageway through the wheel assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred L. Goodell
- 👤 Michael J. Ellison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C23/00; B60C23/001; B60C23/003; B60C23/00309; B60C23/00318; B60C23/00354; B60C23/00363; B60C23/00372
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A hub for vehicle comprising: an annular member having an inner peripheral surface with at least one portion thereof adapted to receive a bearing assembly; a plurality of spaced ramps formed in said surface interiorly of bearing receiving portion; and sealing ring receiving means formed in the inner surface of the hub for holding a sealing ring, with the ramps radially extending outwardly from the sealing ring receiving means to the bearing receiving portion; whereby said bearings may be removed by a device adapted to contact interior portions of the bearing assembly through said ramps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A hub for vehicle comprising: an annular member having an inner peripheral surface with at least one portion thereof adapted to receive a bearing assembly; a plurality of spaced ramps formed in said surface interiorly of bearing receiving portion; and sealing ring receiving means formed in the inner surface of the hub for holding a sealing ring, with the ramps radially extending outwardly from the sealing ring receiving means to the bearing receiving portion; whereby said bearings may be removed by a device adapted to contact interior portions of the bearing assembly through said ramps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hub of claim 1 wherein said sealing ring receiving means includes a shoulder and an axially spaced groove for receipt of a snap ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The hub of claim 1 wherein the ramps are spaced equidistant about the inner surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The hub of claim 1 wherein the hub is made of cast metal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The hub of claim 4 wherein the ramps are adapted to receive a tool having reversely curled fingers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
A vehicle hub for use in an automatic tire inflation system, said hub comprising: a generally annular metallic member having an inner surface with at least one portion thereof adapted to receive a bearing assembly; a second portion in said surface spaced interiorly of said bearing receiving portion, adapted to receive sealing means defining a portion of an air passageway for the automatic tire inflation system; and a plurality of spaced ramps extending radially outwardly from the second portion to the bearing receiving portion in the hub whereby to facilitate removal of the bearing assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
A vehicle hub for use in an automatic tire inflation system, said hub comprising: a generally annular metallic member having an inner surface with at least one portion thereof adapted to receive a bearing assembly; a second portion in said surface spaced interiorly of said bearing receiving portion, adapted to receive sealing means defining a portion of an air passageway for the automatic tire inflation system; and a plurality of spaced ramps extending radially outwardly from the second portion to the bearing receiving portion in the hub whereby to facilitate removal of the bearing assembly.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-04-03 | 1987-10-03 | 1988-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-04-03 | 1991-10-03 | 1992-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-04-03 | 1995-10-03 | 1996-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |